May 12, 2026
News
Coffee County aids the war effort during US Army maneuvers
One of the most important and most impactful stories of Coffee County came by way of the Army Maneuvers that were held here from 1941 to 1944. The Joanna Lewis Museum of Coffee County History has researched this time in the history of our county and what we found wasn’t a story just about the war and the soldiers but about the impact the maneuvers had on the people who lived here.
America Saves Week is a great time to address financial planning
The theme for 2026 America Saves Week, April 6-10, is “Own Your Financial Story: Small Steps, Big Impact.”
Ace Hardware to open in Tullahoma
Ace Hardware gave a sneak peek of what is to come when the store opens its doors in Tullahoma in the near future – with the store to include a Benjamin Moore paint store, a pet supply store, a garden center and a gift shop along with its hardware portion.
Jimmy John’s opens Wednesday
Manchester’s family-owned Jimmy John’s is scheduled to open on Wednesday, April 8 in Manchester at 2526 Hillsboro Blvd, concluding construction that has been on-going for the past several months.
Library to see roof repairs prior to reopening
The Coffee County Manchester Public Library will remain closed until a company can come in and make what is considered by the county as “Band-Aid repairs” to get it opened.
Tourism director position forwarded to BOMA
Manchester Policy and Procedures Committee postponed a job description for a Tourism Director during the March 26 meeting, needing more information before sending it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Legal battle winds down with bridge group appeal rejection
C off ee County Chancery Court recently ruled to uphold a water alteration permit needed for an ongoing Old Stone Fort Bridge replacement project at the state park.
Planning Chairman diminishes impact of 5-acre minimum
Coffee County Planning Commission Chairman Steve Cunningham during the March 24 meeting discussed what he called inaccuracies circulating on social media.
TDEC discusses narrow role in Waterson Lake permit
Representatives from the Tennessee Department of Environment Conservation Division held a public hearing on March 25 at Coffee County Administrative Plaza to receive public comments on a controversial limestone extraction and processing facility in Beech Grove.
Rescue Squad chicken dinner to return after fire
The Coffee County Rescue Squad is inviting the community into their newly renovated building for the return of their annual BBQ Chicken Dinner fundraiser on April 4.